1.Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) has recently successfully test-fired Pinaka II multi barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) System. The Pinaka MBRL System has been indigenously developed by?
1. CDAC-Pune
2. ARDE-Pune.
3. TRAI-Delhi
4. IRDAI-Hyderabad
5. None of these
Ans.ARDE-Pune.
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in the last week of December 2015 successfully test-fired Pinaka II multi barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) System. The three-day long user assisted trials were conducted at Pokhran in Rajasthan. The system proved its mettle during Kargil war while neutralising the mountain peaks off the enemy. They are developed at a very low cost vis-a-vis other such rocket systems in the world bestowed with shoot and scoot capabilities. The Pinaka MBRL System has been indigenously developed by the ARDE, Pune.
2.Which states became one of the very first states to officially join the UjwalDiscom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) central government’s financial restructuring programme for discoms, which will offer the state a net benefit of approximately Rs 5,300 crore?
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Uttarakhand
4. Jharkhand
5. None of these
Ans. Jharkhand
Jharkhand became one of the very first states to officially join the UjwalDiscom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) central government’s financial restructuring programme for discoms, which will offer the state a net benefit of approximately Rs 5,300 crore. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Union Ministry of Power, Jharkhand department.
3.The Union government and the World Bank have signed an agreement of how much amount for a project named as Nai Manzil Scheme, for helping young people from minority communities complete their education and improve their employment opportunities?
1. $60-million
2. $80-million
3. $50-million
4. $40-million
5. None of these
Ans. $50-million
The Union government and the World Bank signed a $50-million credit agreement for a project aimed at helping young people from minority communities complete their education and improve their employment opportunities named NaiManzil Scheme.
4.Union Cabinet has given its nod for Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal with which country?
1. Japan
2. Russia
3. Australia
4. China
5. None of these.
Ans. Australia
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi approved the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal that came into force on November 13, 2015. The deal along with the administrative arrangement for implementing the accord will bolster India’s energy security by supporting the expansion of nuclear power in the country.
5.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved introduction of Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) for technology upgradation in which of the following sectors?
1. IT Sector
2. Automobile Sectors
3. Banking Sectors
4. Textiles industry
5. None of these.
Ans. Textiles industry
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved introduction of Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) for technology upgradation of the textiles industry. Decision in this regard was taken by CCEA meeting chaired by the Prime Minister NarendraModi in New Delhi. The ATUFS replaces existing Revised Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (RR-TUFS) to give a boost to textile sector under Make in India campaign.
6.India’s central bank has asked the lenders to open more brick and mortar branches in villages with no banking facilities and with a population of more than __________?
1. 4000
2. 6000
3. 5000
4.2000
5. None of these
Ans. 5000
India’s central bank has asked the lenders to open more brick and mortar branches in villages with no banking facilities and with a population of more than 5,000. The banking regulator has asked banks to submit a roadmap on how many branches they will be opening by 31 March 2017.
7.Who has recently been appointed as the new CMD of defence PSU BEML Ltd?
1. D.K. Malhotra
2. D.K.Hota
3. K M Mani
4. Rajesh Roshan
5. None of these
Ans. D.K.Hota
The Public Enterprises Selection Board has recommended D.K.Hota to be the new CMD of defence PSU BEML Ltd. He is currently Director (HR) of the Bengaluru-based BEML. He has been on deputation at BEML from oil marketing major HPCL for the past two years.
8.Union Govt approves constitution of 69 bridges on Trilateral Highway in which country?
1. Myanmar
2. China
3. Japan
4. Nepal
5. None of these
Ans. Myanmar
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 69 Bridges including Approach Roads on the Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi in New Delhi. These bridges will be constructed at a cost of Rs.371.58 crore and shall impart all weather usability to the TKK road section.
9.Which company has bagged 'Export Quality Excellence' award for the 11th time in a row?
1. CRI Pumps
2. Exim Bank
3. ECGC
4. DICGC
5. None of these.
Ans. CRI Pumps
Pump manufacturing major CRI Pumps has bagged 'Export Quality Excellence' award for the 11th time in a row. The Joint Managing Director of CRI Pumps, G Selvaraj, received the EEPC award given in recognition of the company's high quality and innovative pumping solutions from the Governor of Karnataka, VajubhaiVala, at an award ceremony held in Bengaluru last week.
10.Which of the following start-up has launched its brand ‘Apna Ride’ for utility bike rentals, targeted primarily at budget conscious bike enthusiasts?
1. Ola
2. Uber
3. Wicked Ride
4. BlaBlaCar
5. None of these.
Ans. Wicked Ride
Wicked Ride, a start-up founded in 2014 by Vivekananda H.R., Anil G and Varun Agni, has launched its brand ‘Apna Ride’ for utility bike rentals, targeted primarily at budget conscious bike enthusiasts. The service would be initially available at Bengaluru, Mysore and Jaipur and bookings can be done through www.apnaride.com.
11.Who has recently grabbed a silver medal in the 18th edition of the Asian Luge Championship held in Nagano, Japan?
1. Rajesh Keshavan
2. Trilok Singh
3. ArvindPratap
4. Shiva Keshavan
5. None of these
Ans. Shiva Keshavan
Shiva Keshavan on 27 December 2015 grabbed a silver medal in the 18th edition of the Asian Luge Championship held in Nagano, Japan. The first place was claimed by defending champion HidenariKanayama of Japan. On the other hand, South Korea's Kim Dong-hyeon grabbed the third place.
12.Which company has emerged as the country’s biggest company in terms of annual revenue as per an annual list of 2015 Fortune 500 companies in India?
1. Indian Oil Corporation
2. State Bank of India
3. TCS
4. Wipro
5. None of these.
Ans. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has emerged as the country’s biggest company in terms of annual revenue as per an annual list of 2015 Fortune 500 companies in India. IOC topped the list for consecutive sixth year with annual revenue of Rs. 4,51,911 crore. IOC was followed by MukeshAmbani-led private sector Reliance Industries at the second place with a revenue of Rs. 3,82,565 crore.
13.Who has recently won the Qatar Masters Open chess tournament, billed as the strongest Open in history?
1. Mikhail Botvinnik
2. Magnus Carlsen
3. ViswanathanAnand
4. Vladimir Kramnik
5. None of these
Ans. Magnus Carlsen
World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the Qatar Masters Open chess tournament, billed as the strongest Open in history. The top seed had finished with seven points, the same as Yu Yangyi of China, seeded 11th. He drew his 10th and final round encounter with former World champion Vladimir Kramnik of Russia, while Yu defeated Wesley So of the United States.
14.eASIA Award under Trade Facilitation category Given to which of the following?
1. India Post
2. The Drug Authentication and Verification Application (DAVA)
3. Railways
4. Exim Bank
5. None of these
Ans.The Drug Authentication and Verification Application
The Drug Authentication and Verification Application (DAVA) project of The Department of Commerce has won the 2015 eASIA Award under Trade Facilitation category. The award was announced by Asia Pacific Council for Trade Facilitation (APCTF) and Tehran based (Iran) Electronic Business. The eASIA award is administered by AFACT which aims to development and promotion of trade facilitation, electronic business policies and activities in the Asia Pacific region.
15.Who has recently conferred with prestigious 2015 SangitaKalanidhi award?
1. Sanjay Barnwal
2. Sanjay Singh
3. KishorPrajapati
4. Sanjay Subrahmanyam
5. None of these
Ans. Sanjay Subrahmanyam
Foremost south Indian classical vocalists Sanjay Subrahmanyam has conferred with prestigious 2015 SangitaKalanidhi award. The prestigious award was bestowed upon him by renowned mathematician ManjulBhargava at 89th annual conference of the Madras Music Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
